4765 results for 'Woon Ping Chin'

The Sage and the People: A Comprehensive Enquiry into China's Confucian Revival In recent years, Confucianism has experienced a striking resurgence in Chinese society. This phenomenon raises...

Gillybean in China: The Adventures of a Wandering Sexagenarian At sixty, Gill Puckridge embarked on an extraordinary journey to China. Her travels took her from the depths of cultural...

The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Discourse Analysis provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the underlying mechanisms of the Chinese language. By consolidating existing research and...

TV drama in China brings together a comprehensive study of this rapidly evolving media form. The international team of experts examines production, distribution and consumption, highlighting its...

Three Ways of Thought in Ancient ChinaThis collection of extracts from influential Chinese thinkers offers insights into three distinct philosophical approaches: the imaginative, the moral, and the...

Queer Women in Urban China is an ethnographic study of lala (lesbian) and gay communities in mainland China. Despite emerging freedoms and modernizing reforms, these individuals continue to face...

The Age of Irreverence: A New History of Laughter in China by Christopher Rea explores how Chinese people thought and talked about what is funny during modern China's first "age of irreverence". From...

Science and Technology in Post-Mao China explores the significant changes that have taken place in Chinese science and technology since the end of the Maoist era. This collection of essays examines...

A delectable selection of poems by China's greatest women poets in translations of exquisite beauty. This rare achievement brings together voices that were often left out of official anthologies,...

Solomon Bull: When the Friction Has Its Machine by Clayton Lindemuth is a gripping thriller about a man driven by his past. As the son of a rebel who fought for the American Indian Movement, Solomon...

Chinese Looks: A Cultural History of Fashion and Performance in US-China Relations By examining three iconic objects - the queue, the qipao, and the Mao suit - Sean Metzger reveals how American views...

The Rise of the Mongols offers a unique perspective on the early Mongol Empire through five important Chinese sources. Written by officials from both North and South China, these accounts provide a...

Acquire confidence in speaking and writing Chinese with this comprehensive workbook.Practice Pinyin and strokes, write Chinese characters, and build a vocabulary of 1,600 essential characters. This...

Vroom, beep and screech are just a few of the sounds that make our world go round. This colourful board book introduces young children to all about sounds in an engaging way.With its favourite...

Games and Play in Chinese and Sinophone Cultures by Li Guo, Douglas Eyman, and Hongmei Sun explores the complex role of games and play in shaping cultural practices across China and its broader...

The Eighteen Lohan of Chinese Buddhist Temples by Thomas Watters is a culturally significant work that has been preserved for public access. As part of the knowledge base of civilization, this...

Bright Eyes, Brown Skin is a celebration of the beauty and uniqueness of African-American children. The poem at its heart is a joyful tribute to the charms of four kindergarten friends, with their...

The German MG 34 and MG 42 Machine Guns In World War II This book provides a detailed look at the design, manufacturing, and development of the German MG 34 and MG 42 machine guns, two of the most...

The Invisible Landscape: Mind, Hallucinogens, and the I ChingA revised edition of a seminal work on shamanism, altered states of consciousness, and the I Ching, exploring the organic unity of the...

Europe's most groundbreaking and influential heavy metal record company of the 1980s, Noise Records, was founded in the shadow of the Berlin Wall by Karl-Ulrich Walterbach. This book tells the story...

The Big Short Inside The Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis In the shadowy corners of the financial world, a group of unlikely heroes emerged to challenge the status quo. Michael Lewis masterfully...

Murray Bookchin was a pioneering environmental philosopher whose ideas continue to shape our understanding of the world today. This biography, written by his personal collaborator and copyeditor,...

The Boxer Rebellion and the Great Game in China A History by David J. Silbey In 1900, the world was embroiled in a complex web of imperial rivalries, with Western powers locked in bitter conflicts...

The Time Machine by H. G. Wells is a seminal work of science fiction that explores the consequences of human evolution. In 802,701 AD, the world is divided into two distinct species: the Eloi, who...

The Complete I Ching: A definitive translation of the world's most important book of divination. Translated by Taoist Master Alfred Huang, this book offers a thorough introduction to the history of...

China's story is a rich and dramatic one, spanning 4000 years. Michael Wood brings together the grand sweep of history with local and personal stories, weaving a narrative that is both enthralling...

A comprehensive directory of tractors and farm machinery from around the world, featuring the great marques and manufacturers. This book showcases over 650 photographs of historical and modern...

Chinese food is a truly global cuisine, with restaurants appearing in the wake of Chinese labourers who settled abroad. Yet, despite its popularity, Chinese food remains one of the least understood...

Learning Mandarin Chinese Characters Volume 1 is a comprehensive workbook designed to help you quickly learn the essential Chinese characters that are fundamental to the language. This book presents...

The Last Helicopter: Two Lives in Indochina by Jim Laurie A gripping account of love, betrayal and terror during the Second and Third Indochina Wars. This memoir captures the drama and tensions of...

The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac by Emily Hiles explores the origins of the Chinese zodiac through an engaging and accessible narrative. As the new year approaches, each animal in the...

China's rapid economic growth and modernization have led to significant social changes in the contemporary People's Republic of China. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to key...

A Ghost in the Machine is the seventh novel in the Midsomer Murders series by Caroline Graham. In this captivating mystery, Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby faces his most challenging case yet.For...

Discover the legend behind the Chinese Zodiac. Follow 12 animals as they embark on a thrilling swimming race to determine their place in the lunar calendar. With lively storytelling and colorful...

The aeroplane has long been an integral part of English history, yet its significance is often misunderstood. In "England and the Aeroplane", David Edgerton reveals that the aircraft played a central...

The blockchain has the potential to revolutionise our economy. Once designed to make our lives easier and more efficient, many 'legacy systems' are no longer up to the task. Big banks have grown more...

Taming the Machine: Harnessing the Power of AI Ethically. AI has the potential to become a personal assistant, a creative partner, an editor and a research tool all at once. However, it also...

The Time Machine By H. G. Wells A beautifully bound pocket-sized edition of a groundbreaking science fiction novel, this Macmillan Collector's Library is a treasure to love and treasure. With its...

The Chinese in Britain: A History of Visitors and Settlers By Barclay Price Amberley Publishing, 2019 288 pages, hardcover This comprehensive history tells the story of the Chinese who came to...

The Chinese Language: Its History and Current UsageThis book provides an introduction to the modern Chinese language as it is used in China today. Written by Daniel Kane, it offers a contemporary...

China's Leaders From Mao to Now by David Shambaugh is a comprehensive study of China's post-revolutionary history through the lens of its five paramount leaders. This insightful guide explores the...

Chinese Literature: A Very Short Introduction by Sabina Knight This book explores the rich and complex history of Chinese literature, from ancient historical records to modern times. It delves into...

Heinemann Advanced History: China, 1900-76 by Geoff Stewart provides authoritative guidance for students studying modern Chinese history. This comprehensive textbook features practice questions and...

The Machine at Work: Technology, Work and Organization A concise and accessible account of the relationship between technology and work, this book reviews recent approaches to the social and cultural...

A Short History of Balloons and Flying Machines by Lord Montagu is a fascinating account of the early days of human aviation. From the first manned balloon flight in 1783, this book chronicles the...

The Shorter Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 1 by Colin A. Ronan provides an accessible introduction to the development of science, technology, and medicine in China from ancient times until...

The Shorter Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 2 is an abridged version of Joseph Needham's monumental work, presenting a detailed account of science, technology, and medicine in China from...

Liu Zi Jue - Chinese Health Qigong is a traditional practice focused on controlling the breath to regulate vital energy within the body. By performing six specific mouth forms and breathing...

The Zhou sisters embark on separate journeys across Europe in this continuation of Astiberri's "Gazpacho agridulce". Fu travels to the US, sharing stories of love and heartbreak, while Quan settles...

The Future History of Contemporary Chinese Art by Peggy Wang offers a new perspective on five iconic artists who rose to international prominence in the 1980s and 1990s. Through in-depth case...

Discover the ancient art of Chinese Astrology and explore the Eastern Zodiac to gain insight into your personality and potential.This 5,000-year-old practice uses the archetypes of the 12 signs to...

The Perilous Frontier: Nomadic Empires and China 221 B.C. to AD 1757 (Studies in Social Discontinuity) For over two millennia, the nomadic tribes of Inner Asia played a pivotal role in shaping world...

The Third Indochina War: A Comprehensive Analysis By Cheng Guan Ang, published by Cambridge University Press in 2024. This book provides a new and comprehensive analysis of the Third Indochina War,...

China's Cyber Power by Nigel Inkster explores the country's growing influence in the digital world. China has invested heavily in its internet infrastructure and is now using these assets to shape...

The Chinese Sorcery Scare of 1768 is a fascinating account of mass hysteria in eighteenth-century China. In this chronicle, Philip Kuhn explores the epidemic of fear that gripped the common people,...

Illustrated Chinese Moxibustion Techniques and Methods provides a comprehensive overview of this traditional healing practice. The authors cover the fundamentals of theory as well as practical skills...

The Chinese Written Character as a Medium for Poetry by Ernest Fenollosa A seminal work that explores the nature of the Chinese written character and its potential as a medium for poetry. This essay,...

Treating Eczema with Traditional Chinese Medicine by Xiu-Min Li and Henry Ehrlich offers a comprehensive approach to managing this debilitating skin disorder. Eczema affects some 15-20% of children...

This open access book explores the challenges and dilemmas faced by the West and Asia in an increasingly interconnected world. Kishore Mahbubani examines four key areas: the end of Western dominance,...

Xu Beihong Pioneer of Modern Chinese Painting brings together a significant collection of artwork by this influential artist. The exhibition features 61 pieces from the Xu Beihong Memorial Museum in...

Believe and Destroy: The Intellectuals of the SS War MachineIn 1933, eighty young academics joined the Nazi regime, trading their promising careers for roles in the Third Reich's repressive bodies...

The Simplified I Ching: A Modern Approach to Ancient Wisdom This book offers a fresh and accessible interpretation of the I Ching Oracle of Change. Based on the famous Confucian classic, it provides...

In 1304, amidst the Mongol slaughter that created a vast graveyard in central China, three young people forge an unbreakable bond. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of war, rebellion, and...

Mastering large-scale machine learning with Python is crucial for tackling complex data sets. This book provides a comprehensive guide to designing and deploying scalable machine learning solutions...

Tao Te Ching: A Timeless Guide to Living in Harmony with Nature. Written over 2,500 years ago by Lao Tzu, this influential text is the foundation of Taoist philosophy. In 81 concise chapters, Lao Tzu...

The Art of Terrestrial Diagrams in Early China offers a fresh perspective on ancient Chinese cartography. This English-language monograph explores three maps found in tombs dating from the fourth to...

When US Army helicopters start falling from the sky, autistic air-crash genius Miranda Chase and her team are called in to investigate. Their search for answers leads them into a complex web of...

Chinua Achebe: Teacher of Light, A Biography by Tijan M. Sallah and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a biography that tells the remarkable story of one of the world's leading novelists. Born in colonial...

A Century of Modern Chinese Poetry An Anthology brings together a diverse range of poetry from the Chinese-speaking world, spanning over 100 years. This comprehensive collection features more than...

Shanzhai: El arte de la falsificación y la deconstrucción en China by Byung-Chul Han is a thought-provoking exploration of the concept of "shanzhai" in Chinese culture. This term refers to the act of...

When True Love Came to China explores how love's profile in China shifted with the rejection of arranged marriages and concubinage in favour of free individual choice, monogamy and a Western model of...

A Lady's Captivity Among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas by Fanny Loviot is a gripping account of a young woman's harrowing experience at sea. In 1855, Loviot set sail for California but was...

Classic Hopi and Zuni Kachina Figures by Barton Wright A rare glimpse into the art of Native American carvings, this book presents classic-era (1880s-1940s) Hopi and Zuni carved dolls that have...

A Discussion on the Systems of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics by He Yiting explores the ideology of the Communist Party of China. The author analyses and articulates how the CPC applies...

Danny Searle lies in a coma, her fate tied to an experimental neurofeedback machine. Her mysterious past holds secrets that could change everything. As Tyler Cipriani digs deeper, he uncovers the...

Discover how destroyers protect ships in battle with their stealth speed and agility. This informative book takes you to the waves to learn about the military's armed fleet of destroyers.With...

The Semantics of Chinese Classifiers and Linguistic Relativity explores the meaning behind Chinese classifiers within the framework of cognitive linguistics. This study examines how the semantic...

Advanced Design and Implementation of Virtual Machines provides a comprehensive presentation on the design and implementation of modern virtual machines, including the Java virtual machine,...

Behind the scenes of the global hit factories, a new approach to crafting smash hits is transforming the music industry. The Song Machine reveals how this approach is changing marketing, technology,...

The Book of Changes and the Unchanging Truth by Hua Ching Ni is a masterful translation of the I Ching, a philosophy rooted in nature. This ancient wisdom offers a predictive tool to enhance life and...

The Machinery of Freedom: A Radical Approach to Organizing Society This book presents a radical vision for a society organized by voluntary cooperation, with institutions of private property and...

Fixing Your Sewing Machine: A Step-by-Step Guide With over 25 years of experience as a sewing machine repairman, Reuben O. Doyle has seen many common problems that can be easily fixed with the right...

The Complete Smith Machine: Exercises & Workouts is a comprehensive guide to the popular exercise machine, covering all aspects of its use and benefits. Whether you're using a Smith Machine at home,...

Freshly baked bread, made with minimal effort, is a treat for the senses. This book helps you unlock the full potential of your bread machine, taking you from simple, straightforward loaves to more...

The Time Machine Annotated Edition (Alma Classics Evergreens) In this groundbreaking science fiction novel, a Victorian scientist and inventor embarks on a journey through time, visiting a future...

The Shortest History of China by Linda Jaivin offers a fresh perspective on the vast and complex history of China, from ancient times to the present day. By dismantling the idea of a monolithic...

Discover the Shang Dynasty, a fascinating and advanced ancient Chinese civilisation. This book explores the lives of its people through impressive structures and beautiful objects, such as the tomb...

Learn Mandarin Chinese with Paul Noble's tried-and-tested method. This comprehensive guide helps you get back on track with a simple, easy-to-follow approach. Paul Noble's unique method keeps things...

The perception of China's defeat by Britain's opium trade persists, but a new edition of Narcotic Culture challenges this narrative. The real scandal lies not in the expansion of the drug trade, but...

Understanding Chinese Characters: A Comprehensive GuideThis book provides a thorough introduction to Chinese characters, covering their history, structure, and usage in everyday language. Haiyan...

1421: The Year China Discovered The WorldA groundbreaking historical detective story that challenges our understanding of the Age of Exploration. In 1421, the largest fleet the world had ever seen...

The Psychology of Reading: Insights from Chinese Erik D. Reichle and Lili Yu explore the complex world of reading, focusing on the Chinese language and writing systems. This book delves into the...

Birds of China is a comprehensive field guide to the region's richly diverse birdlife, featuring nearly 1,500 species, including endemics and threatened birds. The book boasts a wealth of...

The Artist in the Machine: The World of AI-Powered Creativity by Arthur I. Miller explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity. Computers are now composing music, turning...

Maisy celebrates Chinese New Year with her friends. She hangs up lanterns, receives lucky red packets and watches a spectacular parade with an amazing dragon dance. Maisy's friend Tiger is coming...

A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers by Xiaolu Guo is a poignant and humorous tale of cultural clashes and self-discovery. When Zhuang, a young woman from rural China, arrives in London to...

This book presents a story of two Chinas - an entrepreneurial rural China and a state-controlled urban China. In the 1980s, rural China experienced rapid growth, while in the 1990s, urban China...

Basic Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine by Zhu Bing and Wang Hongcai provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This thorough textbook...

The I Ching: An Ancient Chinese Oracle and Book of Wisdom Translated by John Minford in this Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition, the I Ching is an ancient text that has been consulted for over three...

Liverpool FC in the '80s: the Players' Stories by Simon Hughes A vivid portrait of life at Liverpool Football Club during its most successful period is revealed through candid and often humorous...